“Baker's butter substitute”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Baker's butter substitute”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 17, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 10-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A P P L E S A U C E

The answer to “Baker's butter substitute” is APPLESAUCE

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Oct 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Baker's butter substitute” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is APPLESAUCE — a 10-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Baker's butter substitute”

What is the answer to “Baker's butter substitute” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APPLESAUCE — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Baker's butter substitute”?

The answer APPLESAUCE contains 10 letters.

Was “Baker's butter substitute” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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